Hello Friends! We are getting ready for Christmas on the homestead. I wanted to share with you one of our family’s favorite Christmas tradition- homemade fabric gift bags.
I first made fabric gift bags when my children were toddlers because I couldn’t justify spending money on something that would be used for a few moments and then thrown away.
Over the years, I slowly added to our collet and we now have different designs for different celebrations.
Unlike wrapping paper, fabric gifts bags are reusable and durable lasting for years. You can use any fabric to match your Christmas theme or other special occasions.
Bonus points if you use fabric scraps from your stash😉
We had some extra green fabric from an old quilt project just sitting in the closet so I made some more Christmas gift bags.
I made a simple bag (think pillowcase) and tied it with a ribbon.
First, you will need two pieces of fabric for the front and back panels. Or one large piece of fabric folded in half.
The measurements will be based on your gift or what fabric scraps you have available. Remember use what you have!
I prefer to sew the hem of the opening part of the bag first. Then, I align the fabric pieces, right sides together.
Next, sew the sides and bottom of the fabric with 1/2 inch seam allowance. Leave the top open.
For more detailed instructions to make fabric gift bags go to MadamSew website HERE.
These fabric gift bags will last for years! I store the gift bags and ribbons and use whenever I need them. Over the years I have made some for birthdays as well!
I hope this idea sparked some inspiration for your own homemade holiday traditions. There’s something special about creating with what you already have—whether it’s fabric from your stash or time spent crafting something meaningful for someone you love.
A homemade Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful—it just needs heart.
If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out more frugal living ideas HERE to keep the creativity going all season long.
Around here, we’re learning as we go—one season, one project, and one lesson at a time. I’m glad you’re along for the journey.
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i love when we use these for Christmas! and they don’t leave a big mess behind which is wonderful.